Brightens shady areas with colour, form and style. When shadowed sites and woodland spaces need a pick me-up, look no further than this subtle yet sumptuous shade lover. Intense blue blooms hover above heart-shaped, green foliage in spring, giving shaded containers, cottage gardens, borders and rockeries a well deserved upgrade. Hardy, reliable and fast growing, it makes an exceptional ground cover.
Botanical Name:Â Brunnera macrophylla
Form:Â Perennial
Hardiness Zone:Â 3-9
Flowering Time:Â Mid to late spring
Light Requirements:Â Partial Shade, Full Shade
Flower Color:Â Light blue
Flower Form:Â Small 1/4", Forget-Me-Not like flowers in loose sprays
Foliage Type:Â Clumps of large heart-shaped medium green leaves
Growth Rate:Â Medium
Height/Habit:Â 12 - 16 inches
Spread:Â 12 - 18 inches
Planting Instructions:Â Top of plant should be just below soil level and 12-18" apart.
Soil Requirements:Â Well drained humus enriched and moisture retentive
Will Tolerate:Â Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
Pruning:Â Remove dead or dying leaves late in season.
